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PEV-3C
Pressure Equalizing Valve
User Manual

Manual No. 99104500135, Rev. B

Table of Contents
Nomenclature.................................................................................................................. 1
Description ...................................................................................................................... 1
Installation ....................................................................................................................... 1
Maintenance.................................................................................................................... 2
Service Tools............................................................................................................... 3
Disassembling the PEV ............................................................................................... 3
Piston Assembly Maintenance..................................................................................... 3
End Cap Maintenance ................................................................................................. 4
PEV Reassembly......................................................................................................... 5
Bill of Materials ................................................................................................................ 6

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Manual No. 99104500135, Rev. B
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Nomenclature

Description
The PEV-3C Pressure Equalizer Valve is designed to reduce differential pressure across the
valve seats of True-Cut C Series Samplers. Differential pressure reductions will range from 5
psi at 50-psi line pressure to approximately 300 psi at 1500-psi line pressure.

Installation
Install the PEV-3C equalizer valve as follows:
1. Locate the PEV equalizer valve as close to the sampler as possible.
2. Connect the sampler discharge port to the PEV port marked SAMPLER with a
minimum length of tubing.
3. Connect the PEV port marked LINE to the shut-off valve on the pipeline.
4. Connect the 1/8-in. pipe outlet fitting at the end of the PEV to the sample receptacle.
5. Start the sampler and allow it to run 5 to 10 samples; then, open the equalizer line to the
pipeline.

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Figure 1Installation of the PEV-3C valve

CAUTION: The PEV-3C pressure equalizer valve has full internal line pressure. Only qualified
personnel should service these units. A caution tag is provided to alert all personnel to this
potential hazard.

Maintenance
The piston assembly should be refurbished at regular intervals of approximately 6 months,
however the maintenance schedule may vary, depending on the location and the application
used.
Typical maintenance includes disassembling the PEV, disassembling the piston assembly,
replacing worn or broken parts with the PEV Repair Kit, replacing the seal head and seal
retainer in the end cap, and reassembling the PEV. Each of these steps is described, step by
step, in the following instructions.

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Service Tools
The following tools may be required to disassemble and reassemble the PEV-3C Pressure
Equalizer Valve for routine repairs:

1/16-in. punch

a 3/32-in. punch

a small ball peen hammer

inside-tapered seating cylinder tool (Part No. 50142200498)

piston seal tool (Part No. 50142200499)

internal retaining ring pliers

cleaning fluid

light lubricating oil

Disassembling the PEV

Disassemble the equalizer valve as follows:
1. Shut off line pressure to the sampler.
2. Open the fitting to relieve pressure throughout the system.
3. Disconnect the PEV piping.
4. Remove the PEV from the enclosure or system.
5. Remove the end adapter (item 12) from the PEV body.
6. Remove the end cap (item 18) from the PEV body.
7. Remove the spring (item 16).
8. Push the piston assembly out of the body.

Piston Assembly Maintenance

Perform routine maintenance and repairs on the piston assembly as follows:
1. Remove the slipper seal (item 11) and O-ring (item 10) from the piston assembly, and
discard both items.
2. If the seal tip (item 15) is damaged, use a 1/16-in. punch and a small ball peen hammer to
remove the roll pin (item 9) from the piston assembly. Check the spring (item 7) and
replace it if it is broken or damaged. Do not to bend the seal rod.
3. Using a safe cleaning fluid, wash all reusable parts.
4. Open the PEV Repair Kit (Part No. 50142151248) and spread the parts out on a clean
surface.

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5. If the seal tip was removed, replace the spring (item 7) and seal tip (item 15) using the
new roll pin (item 9).
6. Slide the piston seal tool (Part No. 50142200499) onto the piston assembly with the skirt
of the piston closest to the O-ring groove.
7. Lubricate the O-ring (item 10) with light oil and slide it over the piston seal tool into the
O-ring groove.
8. Lubricate the slipper seal (item 11) in the same manner as the O-ring and slide the slipper
seal over the piston seal tool and O-ring.
CAUTION: Do not damage the slipper seal. Apply a few drops of light oil or lubricant onto the
slipper seal and O-ring to ease assembly.

9. Pull the piston assembly through the inside-tapered seating cylinder tool (Part No.
50142200498) several times, reversing the direction of the piston assembly each time.
10. Let the piston assembly stand in the seating tool for several minutes to allow the slipper
seal to return to its original shape.

End Cap Maintenance

Perform routine maintenance and repairs on the PEV end cap as follows:
1. Using the internal retaining ring pliers, remove and discard the retaining ring (item 6).
2. Using a 3/32-in. punch and a small ball peen hammer, tap out the seal head (item 13)
with the O-ring (item 14) and seal retainer (item 8). Discard the seal head and O-ring; lay
the seal retainer to the side for use in reassembling the end cap.
3. Lubricate the new O-ring (item 14) with light oil. Pull the O-ring over and onto the
groove of the new seal head (item 13).
4. Before inserting the new seal head assembly and seal retainer into the end adapter, match
the tapered ID of the seal head to the seal tip (item 15).
CAUTION: If the seal head and seal tip are not mated prior to inserting the seal head assembly
and seal retainer into the end adapter, the seal tip may get lodged in the seal head, preventing
the sampler from functioning, or causing it to leak severely.

5. Set the end adapter with the RECEPTACLE marking face-down on a flat surface.
6. With the tapered end of the seal head up, insert the seal head (item 13) and O-ring (item
14) into the end adapter.
7. Insert the seal retainer (item 8), and tap the seal head (item 13) into position with a punch
and a small hammer.
8. Insert the retainer ring (item 6).

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PEV Reassembly
Reassemble the equalizer valve as follows:
1. Insert the piston assembly into the LINE end of the PEV body with the seal tip end
entering first.
2. Reinstall the spring (item 16).
3. Reinstall the end cap (item 18) and the O-ring (item 17).
4. Reinstall the end adapter assembly (items 6, 8, 12, 13, and 14) and the O-ring (item 17).
Caution: Never allow the sampler nipple to penetrate into the PEV body far enough to interfere
with or contact the end adapter assembly.

5. Reinstall the PEV in the enclosure or unit, as applicable.

6. Insert the unit in the system and check for leaks.

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PEV-3C (Pressure Equalizing Valve) Bill of Materials

ITEM

QTY.

PART NUMBER

DESCRIPTION

50142200477

PEV Body

50142200553

PEV Piston

50142200554

PEV Seal Rod

50142200560

Washer

50142200558

PEV Bearing

50142200556

Retaining Ring

1*

50142200557

PEV Spring

50142200552

PEV Seal Retainer

1*

50142200559

Roll Pin 1/16 Dia. X 3/16

10

1*

50142200368

O-Ring Viton #111

11

1*

50142200464

Slipper Seal #2036-111

12

50142200555

PEV End Adapter

13

1*

50142200485

PEV Seal Head

14

1*

50142200079

O-Ring Viton #008

15

1*

50142200551

PEV Seal Tip

16

50142200497

PEV Spring

50142200462

O-Ring Viton #019

50142200509

PEV End Cap

17
18

2*
1

* Parts included in a PEV Repair Kit; Repair Kit for PEV-3C is Part No. 50142151248

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